Humana launches national value-based hospital incentive program
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana will now reimburse hospitals based on quality improvement and performance metrics under
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Health Care Finance
Hearing aids linked to fewer ER visits
According to a new study, hearing aids may hold the potential to cut older adults’ visits to the hospital or
Read MoreWill deregulating the individual market lower overall health costs?
In James C. Capretta’s, resident fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), editorial entitled:
Read MoreMassachusetts insurers boost price transparency with cost estimator tools
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Massachusetts insurers continue to make progress with their cost estimator tools and price
Read MoreBCBS of Texas: Some members may have to pay entire bill for nonemergent use of out-of-network ED
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) BlueCross BlueShield of Texas may begin requiring some members who access nonemergent care
Read MoreCMS renames ‘meaningful use’ to ‘promoting interoperability’ and changes ensue
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) In its latest Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment
Read More5 employee benefits trends to cut healthcare costs in 2018
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) As leading U.S. companies like Apple and Amazon prioritize employee wellbeing and work
Read MoreMedicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that Medicare will require hospitals to post their standard prices online and
Read More4 New Ways You Can Avoid Fines For Not Having Health Insurance
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) There are already more than a dozen reasons people can use to avoid
Read MoreWalmart and Emory Healthcare are coming together to improve quality of care and lower healthcare costs
In the latest example of employers contracting directly with providers in hopes of improving care and health outcomes while also
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